Counseling as unique as you are.
QUINN WHITING, LAC
Stop struggling alone. Get the support to challenge yourself to break free of the past, come into the present, and embrace the future.
LET’S BE REAL HERE
You’re on this page because you’re curious about what it might be like to work together and whether or not I can help you. I get it.
Why? Because I’ve been where you are.
I’ve had my share of struggles with things like anxiety, sadness, career problems, life changes, helping a partner adapt to disability, and coming out as a nonbinary person and member of the LGBTQ+ community.
It took me a while to go to therapy, even when I knew I should. Finally, I got tired of feeling lost, overwhelmed, and hopeless. Recognize any of these thoughts?
“I’m pretty smart. Why can’t I figure this out?”
“It’s fine. I can cope. I just have to suck it up and deal with it.”
“I’ve got everyone else’s back. Where are the people who’d have mine?”
“Maybe everyone would be better off without me.”
And then there was the anger. A lot of anger.
THERAPY CAN HELP YOU FIND THE ANSWERS WITHIN YOURSELF.
Through my experiences as a therapist and with my own therapists, I’ve developed a philosophy that therapy doesn’t have to be a lot of cookie-cutter techniques and endless breathy questions of, “And how did that make you feel?”
I found my way through my challenges by building on my own outlook, love of nature and getting deep into the woods, Zen, and archery. Trust me - I can turn almost anything into an archery or outdoor skills metaphor.
Finding the answers within myself was helped things really make sense to make change happen.
Our work together can build on your own unique way of looking at the world and your interests to help you understand your problems in ways that make sense to you. You’re not simply a problem to be solved or a diagnosis to be cured. You’re a person who has you’re own style and way of doing things.
You’re not broken - you’re just struggling right now and looking for support to help you navigate your problems.
COUNSELING AT MOONPATH
I specialize in working with men, both cisgender and transgender, and people who were assigned male at birth (AMAB) who want to become self-led and secure in themselves. Their struggles may be different, ranging from issues like life changes, issues in college or career, becoming a better partner or parent, adapting to disability or caregiving, or exploring their sexuality or gender.
My clients often come because they want to overcome anxiety, be who they are, and navigate life with confidence and resilience regardless of their personal struggles. They’re looking for deeper, lasting change rather than wanting a therapist for years and years.
Some have tried other therapists and didn’t find the support or results they wanted. Maybe you’re like them and had therapists who were very sweet and supportive but didn’t really challenge you. Many of my clients say something like, “I need someone to call me out on my BS” during our consultation call.
Others are new to therapy and want someone they can trust to talk openly. Maybe this is you, and you’re nervous about just how much you can really share about your problems and how much you can just relax and be yourself. To answer another question that comes up a lot - yes, you totally can cuss in session.
Therapy at MoonPath Counseling may look different than what you’ve experienced before or what you think about therapy based on what you’ve seen on TV or in movies. Our work will be guided by values like these.
COLLABORATION
I know theories and techniques and have my own lived experiences - but you are the expert in you. Rather than prescribing random techniques and worksheets in the hopes something works, we’ll work together to work with your style, not against it.
TRANSPARENCY
Therapy works better when you understand what we are doing and why we are doing it. This helps you feel invested in the work rather than making it some big mystery. I’ll be open and honest with you, taking time to make sure you feel good about the work we’re doing.
HUMOR
It’s okay to laugh as well as cry in therapy. We will never make fun of your problems, but sometimes you can’t help but laugh. Therapy can be joyful as well as challenging. Humor has also been shown to be a natural survival response that helps gain perspective in tough situations.
FUTURE-FOCUS
You naturally want to leave your problems behind, but that can feel vague if you don’t know where you’re going as the alternative. Knowing what you’re building toward helps inspire clarity and commitment to give you a sense of purpose when the work gets tough.
SPECIALTIES AT MOONPATH COUNSELING
THERAPY FOR MEN
LGBTQ+ THERAPY
ANXIETY COUNSELING
LIFE TRANSITIONS
DISABILITY & CAREGIVING
WHAT’S NEXT?
Click the button below to schedule a free, 20-minute consultation so we can talk and find out if things feel like a good fit. No pressure, no sales pitches. Just your questions answered so you can decide if it feels right to you.
Training & Experience
I am passionate about diversifying my education and methods to help you develop a customized approach that makes sense with the ways you view the world, yourself, and your needs for therapy. This includes a mix of ongoing continuing education in clinical mental health theories and techniques as well as unconventional approaches that fit within a clinically-appropriate framework. My credentials include:
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Arkansas, 2018
Licensed Associate Counselor in Arkansas - License #A1908020
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) certifications, PESI
Internal Family Systems Theory (IFS), PESI
Integrative Sex and Couples Counseling, PESI
Mindfulness-Based Therapy, PESI
The Flash Technique for trauma, Dr. Philip Manfield
Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE)